Didactics

The residency didactic program begins with a dedicated orientation month during July for all incoming interns. With a few clinical shifts to orient to the department, the month is spent getting to know colleagues while focusing on accomplishing training.  That training includes focused lectures, skills labs, ultrasound learning, and simulations.  Required structured training courses such as BLS/ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and FCCS are completed as well.   The orientation month ensures readiness for all residents to begin training in Emergency Medicine.

Residency didactics are held every Thursday morning and that time is protected from clinical duties for all residents.  Varied and multimodal structure is utilized, including Lectures, grand rounds, case conference, morbidity and mortality, small groups and  specialty guest lectures.  Journal club is held in the evening once a month, usually at faculty homes.